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An Iraqi parliament session. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we find out more about the challenges facing the Iraqi Parliament. Jess Engebretson and Dani Noble report.

Then, we speak with Milton Bearden, a former CIA station chief in Pakistan, about recent developments there. Sonny Sidhu reports.

We hear from two gay service members about their experience serving in Iraq under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Anna Schectman reports.

Finally, we take a look back at General David Petraeus’ term as commander of the Multinational Forces in Iraq, and look forward to see what General Raymond Odierno may face as he takes over as commander. Madeleine Abromowitz and Alex Imas report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, on War News Radio.

A woman buying vegetables in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we explore the current food crises gripping Iraq and Afghanistan.

First, we talk about the state of agriculture in Iraq and why food production is coming up short. Kristin Caspar reports.

Afghanistan is experiencing a shortage of its most important staple: wheat. Anxieties are rising along with food prices, as Afghans struggle to find solutions. Elise Garrity and Asher Sered report.

Then, we chat with Robin Lodge from the World Food Program in Iraq. As food prices rise around the globe, how and how much is Iraq affected? Elizabeth Hipple reports.

Finally, three Iraqis from Kurdistan tell us about the day-to-day problems they face when buying and selling food. Sonny Sidhu and Elizabeth Hipple report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, on War News Radio.

Iraqi flags at the Anbar handover ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we take a closer look at the recent hand over of Al-Anbar Province to Iraqi Security Forces, and learn why this transfer of power is especially significant. Priya Johnson reports.

Then, we get the latest on the cholera outbreak that is threatening southern Iraq. Cyrus Stoller reports.

And, Muslims across the world are celebrating Ramadan this month. We find out how Iraqis are marking the holiday. Charlotte Gaw reports.

Finally, we speak with a former Marine who shares his reflections on serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and offers advice to troops heading off to war. Dan Symonds reports.

These stories, plus the week’s news, on War News Radio.

A camp for displaced people in the southern Iraqi city of Kut. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we look at how ethnic diversity is changing in Iraqi neighborhoods.

First, hear from Iraqis who have left their homes for more homogeneous neighborhoods. Alex Imas and Ayub Nuri report.

Then, we talk about the long term consequences of sectarian segregation. Asher Sered and Elise Garrity report.

Next, we chat with journalist Nir Rosen, who has witnessed the demographics of a Baghdad neighborhood change since the 2003 invasion. Sonny Sidhu reports.

Then, two Iraqi immigrants tell us about what it was like to move to Philadelphia and take root in a new country. Elizabeth Hipple reports.

Finally, we hear from an Iraqi artist who tells us about ethnic diversity inside his own family and his art work. Kristin Caspar reports.

These stories this week on War News Radio.